1. Make recommendations to Senate on the University’s strategic and academic plans.

2. Report regularly to Senate on the execution of the University’s strategic and academic plans.

3. Receive reports from the Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance regarding proposals for new undergraduate and graduate programs, and make recommendations to Senate regarding such reports.

4. Receive reports from the Carleton University Committee on Quality Assurance regarding proposals for major modifications to undergraduate and graduate programs, and make recommendations to Senate regarding such reports.

5. Receive final assessment reports regarding the cyclical review of existing undergraduate and graduate programs from the Provost and make recommendations to Senate regarding such reports.

6. Consider and make recommendations to Senate on the establishment, restructuring and dissolution of faculties, departments, schools, colleges and institutes that offer academic programs.

7. Initiate proposals and recommendations on issues and topics falling within its purview, in addition to reviewing and offering advice on proposals and recommendations originating elsewhere.